2021 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · RE71 FCV

The 2021 MINI COOPER holds a current roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 2025-10-24 at 47,835 miles. The maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern regarding tyre wear, as the tester flagged the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge under section 5.2.3 (e). This contrasts sharply with the prior test on 2024-10-18 at 35,029 miles, which recorded zero defects. The recurrence of a tyre defect suggests a lapse in basic consumable upkeep by the previous owner. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of its age, averaging roughly 9,567 miles per year. The gap between the two recorded tests spans exactly twelve months, covering 12,806 miles from 35,029 to 47,835. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which rules out issues related to disuse such as seized suspension components or flat-spotted tyres. The data remains sparse, containing only two clean and one flagged test, but the consistent annual mileage suggests the vehicle has been actively driven. A buyer must inspect the offside front tyre tread depth and edge wear in person, as the recorded defect indicates potential alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple consumable degradation. While the tyre itself represents a minor wear item, persistent edge wear often points to worn suspension bushes or a misaligned front axle that requires immediate correction. The clean structural and mechanical history, free of advisories on brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, implies the core chassis and running gear remain sound, though the tyre wear pattern warrants a thorough front-end alignment check before committing to the purchase.